The arrestees are Quamrul Islam, 50, son of Soibur of Godagari upazila and Omar Sharif Rony, 30, son of Golam Gaus of Kashiadanga area.
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Rajshahi councillor held with heroin worth Tk 1.3 cr
Being tipped off that some people were selling drugs in the area, a team of Rab-5 conducted a drive in the city around 9:45 pm and arrested the two drug traders alsong with heroin worth Tk 4.18 crore, said Rab sources.
Legal action will be taken against the arrestees, said Rab.
On August 21, members of Rapid Action Battalion arrested Mofazzol Hossain alias Mofa, councillor of Godagari Municipality in Rajshahi, along with heroin worth Tk 1 crore from Mohishalbari area.
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